Red dyed Diesel checks

[Ron]

Just read elsewhere that in California the CHP are stopping all diesel vehicles that pass their check points for red dyed off road diesel.  In the last month I have heard of this happening in the Eastern States as well as Washington state.  Although we have never used red dyed diesel I have met a couple RVers that do while we were in AZ.  Sounds like maybe with the high cost of fuel the states are worried they may be cheated out of their taxes.

 

[John From Detroit]

Guess I don't have to worry about that.... Rig's a gasser

 

[Dave Stringham]

I havent seen anyone pulled over yet .........but it wouldnt surprise me........Diesel is running about $3.30 to $3.50 per gallon here in Calif........for work, I buy on and off road diesel so I get to see the break down......the road tax difference is a bout 30/35 cents a gallon.....certainly not worth taking the risk and the fine they would hand down if they caught you.

 

[John From Detroit]

Alas there are many folks who will risk hundreds of dollars in fines in order to save a few bucks at the pump.  And, there are folks who will report them to get the reward. So odds are they will catch a few.

If I worked as a pump jockey in a state with Off-Road fuels, and I saw a rig that looked to be using it in voilation.  I'd turn 'em in for two reasons...1: helping catch crooks was my job before I retired  2: I can use the reward money

 

[jakebank]

I think here in Utah they fine per gallon.  My fatgher owns a trucking company and frequently have UHP come into his yard to check tanks.  He has never bought/used dyed diesel so he doesn't care but I've heard of companys being fined up in the $100's of thousand range

 

[billyfeet]

In N Florida it is common for FL Dept of Transportation officers to stop commercial trucks and check for red diesel.  I do not think RVs are ever checked unles there is some other isue that has gotten law enforcement involved.  Paying road tax is a good thing.  It is the right thing to do and is the legal thing to do.